MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
desideratum for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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